Two naming origins for June: The Roman goddess Juno (wife of Jupiter) and from the Latin word iuniores, which means “younger ones”
June, the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere, but the beginning of winter in the Southern Hemisphere … thus with equivalent of December in the Southern Hemisphere
June, the longest hours of daylight in the Northern Hemisphere, but the shortest days in the Southern Hemisphere
No months start on the same day of the week of June in common or leap years
June ends on the same day of the week as March in all years
June, know by some as the Marriage Month because of the large number of marriage held
June, the month for health and longevity
June, with two zodiac signs: Gemini (until June 20) or Cancer (from June 21 onward)
June, with birthstones Alexandrite, Moonstone, and Pearl
June, with birth flowers Honeysuckle and the rose
June, with its moons known as Flower Moon, Rose Moon, Strawberry Moon, and Honey Moon
June, with its Full Moon on June 2 at 16:19 UTC … and the New Moon on June 14 at 14:05 UTC
June, a month of an equinox
June, the month for national celebrations in Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kenya, Slovenia, Philippines,
June, with a Father’s Day celebration in Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Netherlands, UK, US, and Venezuela, however a Mother’s Day in Luxembourg
How did it get so late so soon? Its night before its afternoon. December is here before its June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon? (Dr. Seuss)
June, the month to increase awareness in Alzheimer’s, Antiphospholipid Antibodies Syndrome (APS), accordions, brains, cataracts, cancer from the sun, celibacy, infertility, dairy alternatives, childhood cancer, migraines, aphasia, men’s health, Congenital Cytomegalovirus, pet preparedness, scoliosis, alcoholism, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), scleroderma, student safety, and potty training
June, the month to celebrate aquariums, zoos, candy, dairy, turkey lovers, iced tea, papaya, fashion in colonial Virginia, men, perennial gardening, rivers, skyscrapers, sorghum, and smiles
June, the month to promote adopting a sheltered cat, beauty in your skin, fighting the filthy fly, fresh fruits and vegetables, Idaho wines, camping, effective communications, do-it-yourself marketing, fireworks safety, professional wellness, rebuilding your life, kids sports, women’s golf, bikes, and Ohio wines
June, the month to embrace African-American music, audio books, gay pride, roses, country cookies, great outdoors, soul food, Caribbean-American heritage, surf music, bathroom reading, safety, vision research, and steakhouses
Do you have any special occasions during June? Which songs did you enjoy?
A Frank Angle 
Fabulous post. Love the Getty images. Hear the Getty is having an exhibition on Anamalia, famous photographers photos of wild animals. I’m going to check it out~
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Cindy,
As soon as Word Press got access to embed Getty Images, I jumped on the chance! Meanwhile, the exhibition sounds wonderful. Enjoy!
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How did it get so late so soon? Hard to believe we’re almost at the half-year mark. Especially enjoyed Al Stewart and Alan Jackson, Frank. An interesting and informative post, as always.
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Cynthia,
Time flies when we’re having fun. 😉 This was a fun collection of music to put together, so cheers to you enjoying Al and Alan.
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It boggles my mind to think it’s June already. Thanks for a nice introduction to the month. So thoroughly researched as always!
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Carrie,
My wife said this yesterday: Fourth of July is a month away, and summer is downhill from there. … Hmmmm …
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Yikes, that’s kind of a depressing thought. Guess we must make the most of it then. 🙂
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But I don’t think that way.
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Oh, good!
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The first Monday in June is when we celebrate the Queen’s Birthday with a long weekend Frank – which kicks the month off nicely for us. [It’s not her real birthday though.] June is also my son-in-law’s birthday, Mid Winter Festival and the beginning of the real wintery weather usually 🙂
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Pauline,
It seems you just had the Queen’s celebration. 🙂 Cheers to June being your son-in-law’s birthday. but oh yes, your winter season begins. 😦
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June – freedom to schoolkids in the northern hemisphere when school closes for the summer.
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LB,
Oh yes … the are in the closing process at this time.
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Love the Dr. Seuss quote, Frank. I think most of us feel this way. Interesting facts about the month of June. 🙂
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Sylvia,
The Dr. Seuss quote was a last minute addition, so hey hey … I did good. 🙂
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Happy June, Frank! I was one of those June brides. As well as celebrating our wedding anniversary, my husband will be retiring from teaching this month. And this weekend, is my younger daughter’s bridal shower.
I didn’t realize we can embed Getty Images on WordPress. Cool!
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Merril,
Wow … This June is huge in your family. Congrats to hubby on his retirement … and cheers to your approaching anniversary … and good luck to your daughter’s upcoming wedding.
Regarding embedding Getty Images, not all … but the ones available (there’s plenty). See this link. https://en.support.wordpress.com/images/getty-images/ … The Embed icon (step 4) is .
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Thanks, Frank, for the good wishes and the link. I will check it out later.
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Ask if you have questions about using Getty.
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Thanks, I will!
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Your call to increase my awareness on accordions during the month of June will center on Alfonso Ponticelli and his band “Swing Gitan.” The group is Chicago’s premier gypsy-jazz band and plays the 1930s-style music of guitarist Django Reinhardt. Some of Alfonso Ponticelli’s arrangements feature a solo accordion, which I especially enjoyed when I heard the group several years ago at “The Green Mill,” a Chicago jazz club made famous by gangster Al Capone, who each week sat in the same stage left leather booth, which I sat in briefly until asked to vacate by the management.
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Tim,
I enjoy this accordion rendition of Lady Gaga’s Telephone … and it’s a wonderful tango. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM0-jbi7uMQ
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Just reading this, I remember the song honeysuckle rose.. do you remember that? I know I’m not that older lol but my dad used to play so much around me that I remember songs before my time. Beautiful post Frank.
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Kay,
Ah ha … the honeysuckle being June’s flower stimulates the memory bank … so here’s Honeysuckle Rose with two classic artists. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PMB-wgHM4Y 🙂
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Memphis in June was my fav, perhaps because I love rhubarb pie.
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June has to be my least favorite month. All these long sunny day–YUCK! Migraines, alcoholism, PTSD, potty-training…really? 😉
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June is the beginning of hurricane season for us but we really don’t expect any until August or September. I enjoyed Alan Jackson and Julie London. Creative post!
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Interesting as always! It’s been in the mid forties here, think someone forgot to tell the sun that it’s June?
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June sure is a crowded month, Frank! Thanks for all of the June music, Al Stewart is always a favorite. We have lots of June birthdays in our families, which is fun with all the family gatherings. But to me, June is the quintessential month of roses, and they are starting to bloom here with abandon. Colorful, fragrant and the essence of romance 🙂
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Lynn,
Cheers to your family members with June birthdays .. .and hooray for all those June blooms in your beautiful garden that is your oasis. Gotta love Al Stewart!
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Memphis in June is so lovely!
June means Lily of the Valley to me!
It also means we can shoot daytime exteriors for many,many hours a day!
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Resa,
Ah ha … you’ve picked another Julie Holiday … surprise surprise surprise! 😉 Lily of the Valley is a beautiful small flower … and cheers to your continual hunt for outdoor murals. Hopefully I’ll do another Cincinnati collection sometime.
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Great post Frank, enjoyed the Getty images – yeah June already, haven’t had any time to enjoy the outdoors yet. Have a good month Frank!
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Mary,
Cheers to your June and love for the outdoors!
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I didn’t realize what a busy month June was. Personally, I love June for baseball games. All apologies to my Yankees, but I love going out to watch my independent league team. It’s a great night out.
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Cayman,
June is a start of more fans attending baseball games … so hats off to that. Meanwhile, my Reds are primed for a fire sale. Cheers to independent league baseball!
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Yessssssss June is my month 🙂 I was born in 19…. on this month… Nothing same as in the past Junes… but I am not the same too… This was amazing post, I learn some details about June. I lovedd your selected songs. Thank you dear Frank, Happy June, love, nia
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Nia,
Cheers to June being your birthday month!!!!! …. wishing you a wonderful day whenever it is. Many good songs here, did you have a favorite?
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Very nice blog I was missing!
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Maria,
Welcome first-time commenter. Given the eclectic nature of this blog, there is something for everyone.
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I love all the Moon names in June. I guess I never really thought about the fact that they exist, and here they are so amusing to me. Thanks!
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Shelia,
Welcome first-time commenter … and every month has its own moon names. 🙂
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Today is a rainy day in June, but I’m really enjoying this song. 🙂
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Rebecca,
Welcome first-time commeter … and to what happens to be the finale to the toasts to the months. Finding the songs that fit has been fun, so cheers to you enjoying one! 🙂
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Now that we are finally getting some relief from the rain, perhaps I will welcome June the way I should! We are finally seeing the sun and the beginning of heat, welcome June. Men? Celebrate Men? Well okay, I will go with that.
Fabulous music and some wonderful images Frank. Loved this one.
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Val,
Hooray for the weather pattern moving out of your area .. besides, I know you want some real summer heat!
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I’m playing catch-up, dear Frank. I’ve fallen behind in my readings! Listening to Al Stewart as I write this… Completely forgot about him and his comforting voice. Will be listening to one of my favourite country singers next, Mr. Alan Jackson… ooohhh….. I’m assuming the Getty video everyone is talking about in the comments is the second video which is, of course, not available for moi? Grrr…
In the past couple of years, June has been so-so weather-wise. Have you noticed a shift as well? The nice hot weather starts around mid-end-June and goes all the way to October (I remember as a kid being able to wear my new leotards and woolen skirts on the first days of school in September. Now, fuggedaboutit! Too hot!)
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Oh… and Julie London… what a rich, beautiful voice…
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Absolutely … and I think she has a song in each month.
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I think you are right!
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Duh!
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Dale,
The second video is June Eyes by Winterpills (for you to search on YouTube). Not sure about the hubbub about Getty Images because I frequently use them. Can you work in a post with a pic of use in new leotards and woolen skirt?
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LOL…I dunno if there are any puctures of those days!
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Ummm. pictures, not puctures.
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Bummer.
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I will check though!
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🙂
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June celebrations: Father’s Day – My son going to the University for a Freshman orientation & registration & SUMMER!!!
Oh – Summer – How I have missed thee. ❤
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RoSy,
I hope you are preparing yourself for your son’s departure to college.
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I’m procrastinating. But – I know that reality will hit me hard as the day gets here. Today he is having a non-party. He didn’t want one. So- he invited 3 friends to come over & watch the hockey game. I still ordered food (taco bar) & will decorate though. I managed to get all my decorations at the dollar store!
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As the guest of honor, if non-party he wants, non-party he gets.
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Indeed!
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Hang in there, Mom!
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